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マイアミにあるトロピカルスタイルのおしゃれな庭の写真

マイアミにあるトロピカルスタイルのおしゃれな縁側・ポーチの写真

バンガロールにあるトロピカルスタイルのおしゃれな住まいの写真

When I came to this property not only was the landscape a scrappy mess the property also had some very real grading and drainage issues that were jeopardizing the safety of this house. As recent transplants from New Jerseys to Southern California these clients were in awe of all the plants they were seeing in their neighborhood. Living on the water at the Ventura harbor they wanted to be able to take full advantage or the outdoor lifestyle and cool ocean breeze. Being environmentally conscious citizens, these clients were very concerned that their garden was designed with sustainability as a leading factor. As they said in our initial consultation, “Would want or garden be part of the solution not part of the problem.” This property is the last house on the bottom of a gently sloping street. All the water from the neighbor’s houses drain onto this property. When I came into this project the back yard sloped into the house. When it would rain the water would pool up against the house causing water damage. To address the drainage we employed several tactics. Firstly, we had to invert the slope in the back yard so that water would not pool against the house. We created a very minor slope going away from the house so that water drains away but so the patio area feels flat. The back of the back yard had an existing retaining wall made out of shabby looking slump stone. In front of that retaining wall we created a beautiful natural stone retaining wall. This retain wall severs many purposes. One it works as a place to put some of the soil removed from the grading giving this project a smaller carbon foot print (moving soil of a site burns a lot of fossil fuel). The retaining wall also helps obscure the shabby existing retaining wall and allows for planting space above the footing from the existing retaining wall. The soil behind the ne retaining wall is slightly lower than the top of the wall so that when the run on water on from the neighbor’s property flows it is slowed down and absorbed before it has a chance to get near the house. Finally, the wall is at a height designed to serve as overflow seating as these clients intend to have occasional large parties and gatherings. Other efforts made to help keep the house safe and dry are that we used permeable paving. With the hardscape being comprised of flag stone with gravel in-between water has a chance to soak into the ground so it does not flow into spots where it will pool up. The final element to help keep the house dry is the addition of infiltration swales. Infiltration swales are depressions in the landscape that capture rain water. The down spouts on the sides of the houses are connected to pipe that goes under the ground and conveys the water to the swales. In this project it helps move rain water away from the house. In general, these Infiltration swales are a powerful element in creating sustainable landscapes. These swales capture pollutants that accumulate on the roof and in the landscape. Biology in the soil in the swales can break down these pollutants. When run of watered is not captured by soil on a property the dirty water flows into water ways and then the ocean were the biology that breaks down the pollutants is not as prolific. This is particularly important in this project as it drains directly into the harbor. The water that is absorbed in to the swales can replenish aquafers as well as increasing the water available to the plants planted in that area recusing the amount of water that is needed from irrigation. When it came to the planting we went with a California friendly tropical theme. Using lots of succulents and plants with colorful foliage we created vibrant lush landscape that will have year around color. We planted densely (the images in the picture were taken only a month after installation). Taller drought tolerant plants to help regulate the temperature and loss of water from the plants below them. The dense plantings will help keep the garden, the house and even the neighborhood cooler on hot days, will provide spaces for birds to enjoy and will create an illusion of depth in a somewhat narrow space. Today this garden is a space these homeowners can fully enjoy while having the peace of mind that their house is protected from flooding and they are helping the environment.

Play, workout, relax, or swim in place -- this Endless Pools® Performance model is versatile for the whole family. These homeowners created a lush garden for quiet times and for celebration. The pool is installed partially in-ground for easier access, perimeter seating, and a lower profile.

シカゴにあるトロピカルスタイルのおしゃれな浴室の写真

オレンジカウンティにある広いトロピカルスタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (アンダーカウンターシンク、落し込みパネル扉のキャビネット、淡色木目調キャビネット、大理石カウンター、メタリックのキッチンパネル、ミラータイルのキッチンパネル、パネルと同色の調理設備、淡色無垢フローリング、茶色い床、グレーのキッチンカウンター) の写真

Stephen Dunn
マイアミにある高級な小さなトロピカルスタイルのおしゃれなプール (噴水、タイル敷き) の写真

オレンジカウンティにある広いトロピカルスタイルのおしゃれな裏庭のテラス (コンクリート敷き 、パーゴラ) の写真

The great room flows onto the large lanai through pocketing glass doors creating a seamless indoor outdoor experience. On the lanai teak daybeds imported from Bali face each other with custom blue covers and throw pillows in blue with coral motifs, the rectangular pool is complete with an aqua lounge, built-in spa, and a swim up bar at the outdoor BBQ. The flooring is a gray ceramic tile, the pool coping is natural puka pavers, The house a combination of traditional plantation style seen in the white board and batten walls, with a modern twist seen in the wood framed glass doors, thick square exposed tails and ebony stained square posts supporting the overhangs.

ロサンゼルスにあるトロピカルスタイルのおしゃれな庭の写真

Jackie k photo
コロンバスにあるトロピカルスタイルのおしゃれなトイレ・洗面所の写真

Planting maturing Antonia Schofield
ロンドンにあるトロピカルスタイルのおしゃれな住まいの写真

Lanai and outdoor kitchen with blue and white tile backsplash and wicker furniture for outdoor dining and lounge space overlooking the pool. Project featured in House Beautiful & Florida Design. Interiors & Styling by Summer Thornton. Photos by Brantley Photography

Brittany Ziegler
ハワイにある小さなトロピカルスタイルのおしゃれな主寝室 (ベージュの壁、暖炉なし) のインテリア

サンフランシスコにあるトロピカルスタイルのおしゃれな庭 (日陰) の写真

Enveloped by the dramatic Hollywood Hills, this private mid-century residence required the ultimate outdoor room. The design concept was to link exotic plantings with spaces for entertaining, working, bathing, and even sleeping - urning the home 'inside-out'.

Raymond Bray
他の地域にある広い、夏のトロピカルスタイルのおしゃれな庭 (ゼリスケープ、日向、傾斜地) の写真

Barry FitzGerald
マイアミにあるラグジュアリーな広いトロピカルスタイルのおしゃれな庭の噴水の写真